Advocacy Toolkit

“Critically intervene in a way that challenges and changes.”

― Bell Hooks

 

Advocacy Workshops

Learn how to be a more effective advocate for LGBTQ mental health equity by better understanding the California Public Mental Health System and how/where to engage in change efforts. Learn to articulate the right to LGBTQ affirming and culturally appropriate mental health care. Learn how mental health decisions are made and funding allocated in local communities and practical steps for being a mental health policy advocate.

 

To request an Advocacy Workshop in your county, email us at O4MH@californialgbtqhealth.org.

 

#Out4MentalHealth State of LGBTQ Communities Legislative Briefing (video)

Summary of findings and policy recommendations from #Out4MentalHealth’s 2019 State of LGBTQ Communities Report and statewide survey, in collaboration with the California LGBTQ Legislative Caucus.

 

County Score Card Template (PDF)

You can use the Score Card template above to assess your own County’s LGBTQ+ Policies. If you would like to collaborate on creating a formal Score Card for your county, please contact us at O4MH@californialgbtqhealth.org.

 

 

Fact Sheets

You can request printed copies of #Out4MentalHealth fact sheets to hand out at events or provide at your organization’s location. Fill out this form and email O4MH@californialgbtqhealth.org. We will mail you the requested materials. You can also preview or download all of our fact sheets using the links below.

 

 

Knowledge and Skill Building

 

 

Additional Advocacy Resources

 

Government Administration Entities:

 

Non-Profit Entities